Thinking about doing a Bodybuilding Show

[JHICKS3301]

:o

I'm thinking about looking to see if there are some shows around say this winter or maybe the first of the year. It's going to be hard because that will be around the time I'll be finishing up school and graduating. But if I don't do it now, it will be hard for me to do it when I move back home.


But that has always been a goal of mine. I guess coming being the fat kid people used to make fun of when I was little... I just want to do it once.. But nervous as hell..


What do you guys think?

Discuss

[anth28]

I think that would be awesome man. You only live once and if its only one show you ever do in your life, it would be a great experience to share with your kids in the future and to look back on and be proud about.

[JHICKS3301]

I think that would be awesome man. You only live once and if its only one show you ever do in your life, it would be a great experience to share with your kids in the future and to look back on and be proud about.

just spoke with dalvare1 (other iFORCE rep) and he is doing a show in October out here in Cali.. He wants me to do that one..

I'm not too sure though. Why am I even nervous talking about it lol

[MattyH7688]

be ready early

[anth28]

just spoke with dalvare1 (other iFORCE rep) and he is doing a show in October out here in Cali.. He wants me to do that one..

I'm not too sure though. Why am I even nervous talking about it lol

Being nervous is understandable...you will be putting yourself out there, up on the stage to be judged. I would be nervous too! But being nervous is not a good enough excuse not to do something. ;)

[rizzog466]

Just do it, fly me out to Cali and I'll join ya'll :D

[JHICKS3301]

Being nervous is understandable...you will be putting yourself out there, up on the stage to be judged. I would be nervous too! But being nervous is not a good enough excuse not to do something. ;)

that is true. I'm going to do it. Just gotta decide when


be ready early

honestly that is why I was thinking of weighting until around the first of the year. Just so I can make sure that I bring my weight down slow and not rush things. But be ready before the show is even here

I would like to hear your thoughts cause I know that you just did one and are getting ready for another one

[BuckeyeMuscle]

Do it man!! I'm doing my first show October 25th!

[anth28]

We need some centralized thread to keep up with the stats on all you competitors :D

[daYDreAmErX]

I say go for it and I'm there to support you :)

[Elliptical Envy]

Are you going to compete against the women as a figure model? :confused:

[JHICKS3301]

Are you going to compete against the women as a figure model? :confused:

hahaha :rolleyes:
I might :D


I say go for it and I'm there to support you :)

Thanks hun!!

[anth28]

I say go for it and I'm there to support you :)

Bonjour madame :D


Are you going to compete against the women as a figure model? :confused:

:mad: why? You have an old bikini you want to sell him?....:p

[JHICKS3301]

Do it man!! I'm doing my first show October 25th!

I've always thought about it.. But now really considering it. I'm always looking at new ways to challenge myself and this would be it lol

[Elliptical Envy]

Oh hai thur (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/suits/mens.html)

[daYDreAmErX]

Bonjour madame :D


Allo :)

[anth28]

Oh hai thur (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/suits/mens.html)

I say go for the lime green or the gold...:D

[BuckeyeMuscle]

Oh hai thur (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/suits/mens.html)

Do they come in Magnums :confused: :D

[JHICKS3301]

I say go for the lime green or the gold...:D

I was wondering if iFORCE could put

IFORCE
GMFH

On the back of them.. Or maybe in the front so people will stare at my penor :p

[anth28]

Allo :)

Vous etes de Montreal ? Je suis de Toronto

Best I can do in french :D

[anth28]

I was wondering if iFORCE could put

IFORCE
GMFH

On the back of them.. Or maybe in the front so people will stare at my penor :p

LMAO!

[potionmaster]

where in cali are u at?

[daYDreAmErX]

Vous etes de Montreal ? Je suis de Toronto

Best I can do in french :D

J'habite Montreal, oui.

You French isn't that bad ;)

[JHICKS3301]

where in cali are u at?

Central Coast. About two hours north of LA

[anth28]

J'habite Montreal, oui.

You French isn't that bad ;)

Merci! :D Any chance you like Leonard Cohen or Irving Layton? Just thought I would ask :)

[JHICKS3301]

I've put on quite a bit of weight since my last cut. I cut down to 175 last august and I'm 217 right now. I've got some comparison pics in my Spon. supp log... It's a crazy diff. but I want to get a little bit bigger before I start pulling it down

[anth28]

I've put on quite a bit of weight since my last cut. I cut down to 175 last august and I'm 217 right now. I've got some comparison pics in my Spon. supp log... It's a crazy diff. but I want to get a little bit bigger before I start pulling it down

Wow, sounds like you have made some excellent progress...good stuff!

[BasRutten]

dont think about it bro do it!!! my night show routine was to the song tequila and i did the pee wee herman dance, diet, train and do a show youll love it!

[JHICKS3301]

Wow, sounds like you have made some excellent progress...good stuff!

It was a long time to get most of my BF off. i was around 240 (FAT) before I started getting into bodybuilding. I stripped it all down and started from scratch.. So here is my skinny to bulk progression

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=153651481&postcount=2529

[anth28]

It was a long time to get most of my BF off. i was around 240 (FAT) before I started getting into bodybuilding. I stripped it all down and started from scratch.. So here is my skinny to bulk progression

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=153651481&postcount=2529

Excellent work! I am at the stage right now where I am trying to strip off all the fat before I concentrate on solid mass....its tough work, especially as an endo, so props to you for the success!

[JHICKS3301]

Excellent work! I am at the stage right now where I am trying to strip off all the fat before I concentrate on solid mass....its tough work, especially as an endo, so props to you for the success!

Thanks man.. good luck with it.

Hell, I'm just your average joe so if I can do it, anyone can

[WannaGetLean]

:o

I'm thinking about looking to see if there are some shows around say this winter or maybe the first of the year. It's going to be hard because that will be around the time I'll be finishing up school and graduating. But if I don't do it now, it will be hard for me to do it when I move back home.


But that has always been a goal of mine. I guess coming being the fat kid people used to make fun of when I was little... I just want to do it once.. But nervous as hell..


What do you guys think?

Discuss

I think they would laugh you off the stage?? ;)

[WannaGetLean]

Thanks man.. good luck with it.

Hell, I'm just your average joe so if I can do it, anyone can

you can't do it.. trust me.. :p

[Rodzilla]

what org would you be competing in Hicks?

[daYDreAmErX]

Merci! :D Any chance you like Leonard Cohen or Irving Layton? Just thought I would ask :)

Yup and I might go see Cohen at the Jazz Festival this summe rbut damn the tickets ar elike 140$ :|

[SPACECLOWN]

Do it!
/Thread

[drxmn]

but do you have potential?






-yes, so do it

[anth28]

Yup and I might go see Cohen at the Jazz Festival this summe rbut damn the tickets ar elike 140$ :|

What?!?! I saw him (and met him) years ago at a concert and it was 35 a ticket...had a chance to meet layton but he was ill so I declined out of respect. :(

[njmuscle66]

what org would you be competing in Hicks?

that was my question as well. If you ran designer steroids over the past year your options would be rather limited. NPC would be your only legit option. I would encourage you to do a show since at worst you will end up being in the best shape of your life and it is a great exp. Also there really are not alot of shows in any. Fall and Spring would be your best bet

[BuckeyeMuscle]

that was my question as well. If you ran designer steroids over the past year your options would be rather limited. NPC would be your only legit option. I would encourage you to do a show since at worst you will end up being in the best shape of your life and it is a great exp. Also there really are not alot of shows in any. Fall and Spring would be your best bet

I'll competing in the NPC in October. :)

[J2jud]

:o

I'm thinking about looking to see if there are some shows around say this winter or maybe the first of the year. It's going to be hard because that will be around the time I'll be finishing up school and graduating. But if I don't do it now, it will be hard for me to do it when I move back home.


But that has always been a goal of mine. I guess coming being the fat kid people used to make fun of when I was little... I just want to do it once.. But nervous as hell..


What do you guys think?

Discuss

You could deff do it man. You just have to figure out the best time for you to start. You have one more year left right?

[MattyH7688]

that was my question as well. If you ran designer steroids over the past year your options would be rather limited. NPC would be your only legit option. I would encourage you to do a show since at worst you will end up being in the best shape of your life and it is a great exp. Also there really are not alot of shows in any. Fall and Spring would be your best bet

i think nga allows legal designer steroids

[potionmaster]

pics? :D

[INGENIUM]

do i need to post the Rocky "Eye of the Tiger" youtube vid to help you make your decision???

[Rodzilla]

i think nga allows legal designer steroids

righto

DHEA and all other hormone precursors are not banned by the NGA. However, these substances can cause an elevated T/E ratio in excess of the 6:1 limit or produce the presence of nandrolone or any other banned substance in the urine. If the promoter opts to enforce a urine sample for testing, the athlete is responsible for any and all substances that may cause a positive in a urine test.

[njmuscle66]

righto

DHEA and all other hormone precursors are not banned by the NGA. However, these substances can cause an elevated T/E ratio in excess of the 6:1 limit or produce the presence of nandrolone or any other banned substance in the urine. If the promoter opts to enforce a urine sample for testing, the athlete is responsible for any and all substances that may cause a positive in a urine test.

though it is not the topic of conversation and I do not want to derail. Products like Superdrol, Bold, h-drol etc I don't think would be considered hormone precursors but rather steroids. So whether legal to possess or not I dont see it as an allowable use. Certainly not naive enough to think that people can't pass a lie detector but does the NGA really allow Superdrol and the like

BANNED SUBSTANCES


ANABOLIC STEROIDS
- Includes but not limited to bolasterone, boldenone, chloroxomesterone (dhydrochlormethyltesterone), clostebol, fluoxymesterone, mesterolone, methandienone (methandrostenolone), methenolone, methyltestosterone, nandrolone, norethandrolone, oxymetholone, stanozolol, testerone and all other related compounds.

The other related compounds gets ya every time LOL

[Muscle Mania Malky]

The feeling of accomplishment for doing a show is very hard to find. Its such a great experience, no matter how you place. To dedicate yourself so much to the art of bodybuilding is one of a kind. You'll have a blast and meet lots of great people who also compete, and attract lots of ladies. :D

[JHICKS3301]

I talked to Dave and the show he is doing is not tested. It's in San Fran this october. He said it was a small show. I PM'd him for more info on what org it is.

If I do decide to do it, prep will begin June 1st

[J2jud]

I talked to Dave and the show he is doing is not tested. It's in San Fran this october. He said it was a small show. I PM'd him for more info on what org it is.

If I do decide to do it, prep will begin June 1st

HAAAAA! Now you'll be able to feel my pain! muah hahahaha!!!

[njmuscle66]

I talked to Dave and the show he is doing is not tested. It's in San Fran this october. He said it was a small show. I PM'd him for more info on what org it is.

If I do decide to do it, prep will begin June 1st

Dave (Nelson) is returning to the stage-that is awesome news

Also I was not trying to be an a** or anything just that I have seen people in my gym going into tested shows using desiger stuff and than go 'Holy crap I didnt know I couldnt use it, I bought it legally.


Good luck with your prep-

[Muscle Mania Malky]

I talked to Dave and the show he is doing is not tested. It's in San Fran this october. He said it was a small show. I PM'd him for more info on what org it is.

If I do decide to do it, prep will begin June 1st

I just recently went to a FAME show last weekend that is an all natural show to support a good friend of mine. do you know what the testing was? They pull each competitor up on stage and look at them. No urine analysis, no blood testing... just walk up on stage to see if you look like you are on roids lol

p.s... let me plaster my friends picture on here. ;)

http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v239/70/61/120813679/n120813679_37506500_2225.jpg

[JHICKS3301]

Dave (Nelson) is returning to the stage-that is awesome news

Also I was not trying to be an a** or anything just that I have seen people in my gym going into tested shows using desiger stuff and than go 'Holy crap I didnt know I couldnt use it, I bought it legally.


Good luck with your prep-

Nah not Nelson... dalvare1 the other rep for iFORCE...

Oh I totally understand. That was the first thing that I asked David (Dalvare) when he asked me to do the show.

Thanks bro! I still haven't made up my mind but I'm leaning towards it

[njmuscle66]

Nah not Nelson... dalvare1 the other rep for iFORCE...

Oh I totally understand. That was the first thing that I asked David (Dalvare) when he asked me to do the show.

Thanks bro! I still haven't made up my mind but I'm leaning towards it

oh you mean that Dave-ooops! :)

[JHICKS3301]

oh you mean that Dave-ooops! :)

I haven't told Nelson yet so I will make him proud LOL

[JHICKS3301]

I just recently went to a FAME show last weekend that is an all natural show to support a good friend of mine. do you know what the testing was? They pull each competitor up on stage and look at them. No urine analysis, no blood testing... just walk up on stage to see if you look like you are on roids lol

p.s... let me plaster my friends picture on here. ;)

http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v239/70/61/120813679/n120813679_37506500_2225.jpg

haha nice testing!!

[JHICKS3301]

HAAAAA! Now you'll be able to feel my pain! muah hahahaha!!!

Hey I haven't started yet :D

[J2jud]

Hey I haven't started yet :D

Well, you can either start eating healthier or stuff yourself with your favorites around cutting time. The good thing is, you'll slowly loose interest in certain foods you cant have, but there's always that ONE DAMN DESSERT that just wont go away!!! Mine..... COLDSTONE!

[JHICKS3301]

Well, you can either start eating healthier or stuff yourself with your favorites around cutting time. The good thing is, you'll slowly loose interest in certain foods you cant have, but there's always that ONE DAMN DESSERT that just wont go away!!! Mine..... COLDSTONE!

I eat pretty clean all year.. David is going to help me with my prep and everything IF i decide to do it.

This date actually might workout pretty good cause the only prob I have on my diet is when I go home to visit. Well I'll be flying home in about four weeks and only staying for about two. When I get back is when prep would start...

Then the only thing I have is my girl coming out here prob in August and then the Olympia... Thats it. So it might be a good thing for me to do it now lol

[BuckeyeMuscle]

You should fly to Cincinnati and do the NPC Monster Mash with me :D

[JHICKS3301]

You should fly to Cincinnati and do the NPC Monster Mash with me :D

paying for my ticket? :D

[J2jud]

I eat pretty clean all year.. David is going to help me with my prep and everything IF i decide to do it.

This date actually might workout pretty good cause the only prob I have on my diet is when I go home to visit. Well I'll be flying home in about four weeks and only staying for about two. When I get back is when prep would start...

Then the only thing I have is my girl coming out here prob in August and then the Olympia... Thats it. So it might be a good thing for me to do it now lol

Well, I'll see you at the Olympia! We'll have to get a burr or something.

[JHICKS3301]

Well, I'll see you at the Olympia! We'll have to get a burr or something.

I'm excited. this will be my first Olympia

[J2jud]

I'm excited. this will be my first Olympia

Mine too. Im gonna make some reservations pretty soon. I cant wait... It'll be fawk'n sweeeet!

[JHICKS3301]

Mine too. Im gonna make some reservations pretty soon. I cant wait... It'll be fawk'n sweeeet!

made mine about three months ago. I'm stoked.


AHHH, I can't make up my mind lol

[JHICKS3301]

If I do this... Does anyone have any advice or tips?

[J2jud]

If I do this... Does anyone have any advice or tips?

Dont change the weight you use when lifting..... biggest mistake you can make is thinking you need to lift lighter. Stick to your diet, do cardio, and practice the mandatory posing all the time.

[JHICKS3301]

Dont change the weight you use when lifting..... biggest mistake you can make is thinking you need to lift lighter. Stick to your diet, do cardio, and practice the mandatory posing all the time.

Nice will do. :D

[JHICKS3301]

any more advice?

[anth28]

any more advice?

Get a natural tan,...Im tired of seeing those guys use the fake tan that makes them look like they smeared sh*t all over themselves...serious..

[BuckeyeMuscle]

Get a natural tan,...Im tired of seeing those guys use the fake tan that makes them look like they smeared sh*t all over themselves...serious..

I take forever to tan.....I guess I should start going tanning now. :(

[anth28]

I take forever to tan.....I guess I should start going tanning now. :(

You know what I mean though right? It looks god awful...

[JHICKS3301]

I take forever to tan.....I guess I should start going tanning now. :(

I agree. i take FOREVER :(

[WannaGetLean]

any more advice?

A natural tan isn't dark enough!! You need the spray tan like Janna tan or however you spell it.

If you do the fake tanner right it comes out great.. you men just have no patience;) ..find a girl to do it for you:)


I think you will do great :)

[Muscle Mania Malky]

any more advice?

Somethings I've learned learned....


If you tan before hand and are dark enough, Get a spray tan the night before the show. It makes things easier. And you can touch up with dream tan before you go on stage if need be. It makes a much more even tan. Last year my buddy did all dream tan and it can go blotchy. Big improvement by doing this way. We did put a little dream tan on him, and finished off with smacking almond oil too. He looked great.

He's polish too. so he was mad white about month or so before the show.

[anth28]

A natural tan isn't dark enough!! You need the spray tan like Janna tan or however you spell it.

If you do the fake tanner right it comes out great.. you men just have no patience;) ..find a girl to do it for you:)


I think you will do great :)

lol then do it for them please...I just dont want anyone going out there looking like they played in crap...

[JHICKS3301]

A natural tan isn't dark enough!! You need the spray tan like Janna tan or however you spell it.

If you do the fake tanner right it comes out great.. you men just have no patience;) ..find a girl to do it for you:)


I think you will do great :)

So what are you doing around october? :D

yeah, I'll be doing the pro tan for sure

[JHICKS3301]

Somethings I've learned learned....


If you tan before hand and are dark enough, Get a spray tan the night before the show. It makes things easier. And you can touch up with dream tan before you go on stage if need be. It makes a much more even tan. Last year my buddy did all dream tan and it can go blotchy. Big improvement by doing this way. We did put a little dream tan on him, and finished off with smacking almond oil too. He looked great.

He's polish too. so he was mad white about month or so before the show.

I guess David and I will be hooking each other up :D

(no homo)

:D

[WannaGetLean]

lol then do it for them please...I just dont want anyone going out there looking like they played in crap...

Well i'm spray tanning my friend for her show and previously i've sprayed her and it comes out great(Jana tan)- it's very dark but then when you rinse the next morning it comes out really nice. Obviously for her show this weekend it's going to be super dark but yet even.


You would want to test the tan stuff out BEFORE your show..way in advance to see what it looks like on you.. :)

Also for your show- you should prob have someone checking your progress to make sure that you are on track, so then it's not the last minute tweaks that end up happening too late in the game.. :) Just something to think about?:)

[Muscle Mania Malky]

I guess David and I will be hooking each other up :D

(no homo)

:D

Yeah definately don't go just natural tan. you need a lil more than that. my friend that I showed got really dark after the spray tan and would have been fine without the dream tan... but he wanted to be darker. Play it by eye

[BuckeyeMuscle]

From the natty shows that I've seen, honestly if you can come in lean enough to have a good six pack you'll place well. The last show I went to, there were some guys on stage that I could have beat that day without any contest prep. If you nail your conditioning, you'll be good. Don't worry about being freaking hyooooge.

[WannaGetLean]

I guess David and I will be hooking each other up :D

(no homo)

:D

hey do what you gotta do ya know..

[Muscle Mania Malky]

Well i'm spray tanning my friend for her show and previously i've sprayed her and it comes out great(Jana tan)- it's very dark but then when you rinse the next morning it comes out really nice. Obviously for her show this weekend it's going to be super dark but yet even.


You would want to test the tan stuff out BEFORE your show..way in advance to see what it looks like on you.. :)

Also for your show- you should prob have someone checking your progress to make sure that you are on track, so then it's not the last minute tweaks that end up happening too late in the game.. :) Just something to think about?:)


Great point. When you paste on the dream tan it takes a while for it to get out. a couple of days atleast

[JHICKS3301]

From the natty shows that I've seen, honestly if you can come in lean enough to have a good six pack you'll place well. The last show I went to, there were some guys on stage that I could have beat that day without any contest prep. If you nail your conditioning, you'll be good. Don't worry about being freaking hyooooge.

yeah, David said that he was going to help me on my conditioning.. That is going to be my number one factor if I do this show. I'm not going to be hyouge by any means cause I'm only 217 right now..

I'm really thinking I might do it

[BuckeyeMuscle]

yeah, David said that he was going to help me on my conditioning.. That is going to be my number one factor if I do this show. I'm not going to be hyouge by any means cause I'm only 217 right now..

I'm really thinking I might do it

There is a good amount of spring shows, so I suggest you go check a few out and see how they go. It will motivate you, and when you see what I'm talking about it'll give you some confidence.

[WannaGetLean]

yeah, David said that he was going to help me on my conditioning.. That is going to be my number one factor if I do this show. I'm not going to be hyouge by any means cause I'm only 217 right now..

I'm really thinking I might do it

It's a learning experience.. go do it! Just doooooo it:) I mean the worst that can happen is say you don't place, atleast you tried! I'm sure you will do great though!:)

[Muscle Mania Malky]

yeah, David said that he was going to help me on my conditioning.. That is going to be my number one factor if I do this show. I'm not going to be hyouge by any means cause I'm only 217 right now..

I'm really thinking I might do it

would you take diuretics or go the natural route?

[WannaGetLean]

would you take diuretics or go the natural route?

haha he's got some time to think about how he's gonna do it still.. :)

[JHICKS3301]

would you take diuretics or go the natural route?

Prob go diuretics.. I'm going to be chatting up with David to see the game plan..


Thanks everyone for the advice and info..
Hoenstly I really don't care too much about placing. I just want to see what I can push my body to do and just experience being on stage.

I've been to severial shows. Amature and IFBB... I love going to contest...
Just always wanted to be in one...

[Muscle Mania Malky]

haha he's got some time to think about how he's gonna do it still.. :)

Just askin. I got tips for both! :p


Other than that.. practice those poses! you can make yourself a whole lot bigger, or leaner if you do them right. :D

And atleast once I want to see the jhicks pose!

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q155/malcky/hicks2.jpg

[JHICKS3301]

Just askin. I got tips for both! :p


Other than that.. practice those poses! you can make yourself a whole lot bigger, or leaner if you do them right. :D

And atleast once I want to see the jhicks pose!

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q155/malcky/hicks2.jpg

Wow, I've even put on hella size since then!? :eek:

yeah, I've seen poses make and break people on stage

[5Six]

Just do it, and stop being a pussy!

I'm really considering doing a show. Right now, it's just hinging on when the show falls and how my final falls.

[Illadelphia]

Jhicks, i am along for the journey should you decide to do it...!

[LiFtHaTiRoN]

just spoke with dalvare1 (other iFORCE rep) and he is doing a show in October out here in Cali.. He wants me to do that one..

I'm not too sure though. Why am I even nervous talking about it lol

Its a big commitment. Get lean because there will most definately be guys juicing at your show if your not doing a natural show. Just come in and prepare the best you can, and practice you posing! Posing and presentation is among one of the most important parts of bodybuilding. I say do the show. Competing is one of the funnest things I have ever done, and it really gives you a sense of accomplishment. Good luck.

[Muscle Mania Malky]

Wow, I've even put on hella size since then!? :eek:

yeah, I've seen poses make and break people on stage

both points are true. You put on some serious mass :eek: and posing is very important. whatever pose you do.. don't forget your legs! just because you are doing side chest or front double bicep doesn't mean that the judges aren't still looking at your legs too.

[JHICKS3301]

Just do it, and stop being a pussy!

I'm really considering doing a show. Right now, it's just hinging on when the show falls and how my final falls.

haha I will prob end up doing it


Jhicks, i am along for the journey should you decide to do it...!

Thanks man! I'll be doing a log of it if I do decide to do it

[JHICKS3301]

both points are true. You put on some serious mass :eek: and posing is very important. whatever pose you do.. don't forget your legs! just because you are doing side chest or front double bicep doesn't mean that the judges aren't still looking at your legs too.

Yup, I've got to work on the WHEELS lol


Its a big commitment. Get lean because there will most definately be guys juicing at your show if your not doing a natural show. Just come in and prepare the best you can, and practice you posing! Posing and presentation is among one of the most important parts of bodybuilding. I say do the show. Competing is one of the funnest things I have ever done, and it really gives you a sense of accomplishment. Good luck.

yeah, I don't expect to come in and win.. Esp. since the show isn't tested.. David said it was a small show so I hope there aren't any FREAKS out there lol but it will be all in fun

[Muscle Mania Malky]

yeah, I don't expect to come in and win.. Esp. since the show isn't tested.. David said it was a small show so I hope there aren't any FREAKS out there lol but it will be all in fun

It alll depends on who shows up. but it doesn't really matter. Its all about accomplishment. Its not easy getting to that point and man do you feel great once you get up there.

EDIT: From what I hear anyways :D

[JHICKS3301]

It alll depends on who shows up. but it doesn't really matter. Its all about accomplishment. Its not easy getting to that point and man do you feel great once you get up there.

EDIT: From what I hear anyways :D

haha, I sea! :D

Well I'm about 80% right now. So we will see.

It is an NPC event BTW..

[JHICKS3301]

I'M DOING IT. DAVID TALKED ME INTO IT LOL

i hope I don't die lol

[Muscle Mania Malky]

I'M DOING IT. DAVID TALKED ME INTO IT LOL

i hope I don't die lol

Awesome!

[iForce Dave]

yes i am the one lol

me and john are going to be fuking shreddddddddded come october. Watch out peoples!

buckeye you doing the border states?

[JHICKS3301]

yes i am the one lol

me and john are going to be fuking shreddddddddded come october. Watch out peoples!

buckeye you doing the border states?

LOL, Don't kill me :D


Awesome!

I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Time shall tell

[5Six]

:d!

[JHICKS3301]

:d!

lol, I'll make you proud Puss :D

[cal62887]

Do bodybuilders have managers? If so, could I be yours?


I'll wear a suit and carry a clip-board....

[JHICKS3301]

Do bodybuilders have managers? If so, could I be yours?


I'll wear a suit and carry a clip-board....

No those are WWE Wrestlers..


But yeah if you want :D

[cal62887]

No those are WWE Wrestlers..


But yeah if you want :D

Deal.... I expect 3/4 of your earnings and your Kenny Chesney CD...

[JHICKS3301]

Deal.... I expect 3/4 of your earnings and your Kenny Chesney CD...

LOL, you are the first one to ever point that out :D

[cal62887]

LOL, you are the first one to ever point that out :D

And this is why I'm your GM :D

[JHICKS3301]

And this is why I'm your GM :D

LAWLZ!!

thata boy! :D

[Muscle Mania Malky]

Can I be the guy who stands beside you on a constant basis and makes you look better by comparison?

[JHICKS3301]

Can I be the guy who stands beside you on a constant basis and makes you look better by comparison?

I'm going to need all the help I can get lol

[JHICKS3301]

I know I'm no big hot shot on this board or anything but I will post a link to my Contest Prep log in here when the time comes if anyone is interested

[SHOWTIME]

Do it!
/Thread

QFT!

[MattyH7688]

I know I'm no big hot shot on this board or anything but I will post a link to my Contest Prep log in here when the time comes if anyone is interested

really glad you are gonna do it.. stick it out, it gets super tough at times

it is all worth it in the end

[BuckeyeMuscle]

buckeye you doing the border states?

What is that? I'm doing the NPC Monster Mash in Middletown Ohio.

[JHICKS3301]

really glad you are gonna do it.. stick it out, it gets super tough at times

it is all worth it in the end

Thanks man. Should be interesting for sure! I'll be cranky at the Olympia lol

any advice or comments feel free!


QFT!

haha I'm doing it man! Prep starts June 1st!

[anth28]

I know I'm no big hot shot on this board or anything but I will post a link to my Contest Prep log in here when the time comes if anyone is interested

Whatever, f*ck the hot shots...Im interested in following along...good luck man! Proud of you that you are taking the plunge! :)

[BuckeyeMuscle]

haha I'm doing it man! Prep starts June 1st!

When is your show? I start mine July 1st. We can motivate each other when we are craving carbs :p :D

[JHICKS3301]

When is your show? I start mine July 1st. We can motivate each other when we are craving carbs :p :D

Oct. 11th I believe.. I'll need all the support I can get

You going to be at the olympia?

[SHOWTIME]

jhicks3301;154158721

haha I'm doing it man! Prep starts June 1st!

Awesome buddy and congrats!
Keep training hard, and do your best!

a little off topic [some tested shows, only test the winners, (sometimes just first place and overall winners)]

[BuckeyeMuscle]

You going to be at the olympia?

Not sure yet, since it would be on my coin. I sure hope so. I'd want to find some people to split the costs of a hotel room with.

[JHICKS3301]

Not sure yet, since it would be on my coin. I sure hope so. I'd want to find some people to split the costs of a hotel room with.

yeah, I'll be there. Already booked my room a few months back.

I'll be one CRANKY mofo that is for sure lol

That will really test my willpower lol

[JHICKS3301]

Awesome buddy and congrats!
Keep training hard, and do your best!

a little off topic [some tested shows, only test the winners, (sometimes just first place and overall winners)]

I'll have a log of my journey :D

[BuckeyeMuscle]

yeah, I'll be there. Already booked my room a few months back.

I'll be one CRANKY mofo that is for sure lol

That will really test my willpower lol

Haha tell me about it!! Following a contest diet in Vegas would be near impossible! Especially spending the whole day at the expo, and being out all night on the town.

[SHOWTIME]

I'll have a log of my journey :D

A new log dude perhaps like what I said to That dude VVVV


Haha tell me about it!! Following a contest diet in Vegas would be near impossible! Especially spending the whole day at the expo, and being out all night on the town.

Awesome pic bro!
I don't know why I didn't notice it before.

Are you going to be doing any sort of log..like a countdown to your show..progress pics, stats etc...

[JHICKS3301]

Haha tell me about it!! Following a contest diet in Vegas would be near impossible! Especially spending the whole day at the expo, and being out all night on the town.

Think I could pull shawtyz with this around with me in the clubs?
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e67/surfbarbi/Barbie2/9f1c_1.jpg

:D

[BuckeyeMuscle]

Awesome pic bro!
I don't know why I didn't notice it before.

Are you going to be doing any sort of log..like a countdown to your show..progress pics, stats etc...

Haha hell yeah man! Some great dudes in that pic!!

I'm not sure about a log yet. I probably will do a lot in the contest prep section. I could use the support :o


Think I could pull shawtyz with this around with me in the clubs?
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e67/surfbarbi/Barbie2/9f1c_1.jpg

:D

Hahaha!!! BRB baby I gotta eat some chicken and almonds!!! :p

[JHICKS3301]

Haha hell yeah man! Some great dudes in that pic!!

I'm not sure about a log yet. I probably will do a lot in the contest prep section. I could use the support :o



Hahaha!!! BRB baby I gotta eat some chicken and almonds!!! :p

I'll eat the chicken and almonds off dat chest back in da hotelroom :D

[anth28]

I'll eat the chicken and almonds off dat chest back in da hotelroom :D

Im eating chicken and almonds now :(...

[SHOWTIME]

Haha hell yeah man! Some great dudes in that pic!!

I'm not sure about a log yet. I probably will do a lot in the contest prep section. I could use the support :o



Well you and J will get all the support I can offer, I am excited for both of you.

[BuckeyeMuscle]

Well you and J will get all the support I can offer, I am excited for both of you.

Thanks John, it means a lot. :)

[cal62887]

I can't wait to post pictures of Pizza and Bagels come september :p

[anth28]

Thanks John, it means a lot. :)

What am I dog food? :mad: :p

[JHICKS3301]

Well you and J will get all the support I can offer, I am excited for both of you.

Thanks man!!!!!!!

Means a ton. I'm nervous as hell!!

[J2jud]

Wow, I've even put on hella size since then!? :eek:

yeah, I've seen poses make and break people on stage

True dat!
You need to find the correct way to pose for your body type. For us, being tall can be a curse.... I've got to squat down and pose against the shorties to compare sometimes.

[5Six]

Oh ****. John, since you're doing a contest, I'm going to be linking you picture of bagel bites every day

Yes, serious.

[JHICKS3301]

Oh ****. John, since you're doing a contest, I'm going to be linking you picture of bagel bites every day

Yes, serious.

I hate you


True dat!
You need to find the correct way to pose for your body type. For us, being tall can be a curse.... I've got to squat down and pose against the shorties to compare sometimes.

Yup.. This is when being tall will suck.. Well six foot is tall in bodybuilding lol

[BuckeyeMuscle]

Oh ****. John, since you're doing a contest, I'm going to be linking you picture of bagel bites every day

Yes, serious.

Good thing I don't like bagel bites. :p :D

[cal62887]

I can't wait to post pictures of Pizza and Bagels come september :p


Oh ****. John, since you're doing a contest, I'm going to be linking you picture of bagel bites every day

Yes, serious.

Great Minds...

[SHOWTIME]

Thanks John, it means a lot. :)

No problem buddy, I guess I will need to wait a while longer for us to go out drinking :D


Thanks man!!!!!!!

Means a ton. I'm nervous as hell!!

No problem J, you know how I feel dude. Respect to both of you and TRAIN HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!


Oh ****. John, since you're doing a contest, I'm going to be linking you picture of bagel bites every day

Yes, serious.

and I will be saving them for when you get your A$$ in gear and do a show!!!

[5Six]

and I will be saving them for when you get your A$$ in gear and do a show!!!

Come on, John. You know I have strong will power to avoid futile attempts like that

[JHICKS3301]

I think we will all need a support group come June lol

[5Six]

I think we will all need a support group come June lol

haha. For sure. Since I'm starting my cut come April 28th, and I'll be going insane in June, which is the last few weeks of my cut.

[getbustered]

Not sure yet, since it would be on my coin. I sure hope so. I'd want to find some people to split the costs of a hotel room with.

I was thinking that same thing the other day. Maybe something will work out...


Haha tell me about it!! Following a contest diet in Vegas would be near impossible! Especially spending the whole day at the expo, and being out all night on the town.

If the above does work out, you are going to hate me. I WON'T be on a contest diet in Vegas. More like a 12 drinks per hour diet, lol. :D


I've actually been kicking around the idea of either running a triathlon or trying a bbing show next summer. I know they sound like two different goals, but I just need some sort of competition and a new goal in my life to work towards. I'll pick one soon and go for it.

[JHICKS3301]

I still have a few weeks to enjoy.. I even get a trip home to bama before I start prep! lol WOOOOT WOOOOT!

[BuckeyeMuscle]

I was thinking that same thing the other day. Maybe something will work out...



If the above does work out, you are going to hate me. I WON'T be on a
contest diet in Vegas. More like a 12 drinks per hour diet, lol. :D

I've actually been kicking around the idea of either running a triathlon or trying a bbing show next summer. I know they sound like two different goals, but I just need some sort of competition and a new goal in my life to work towards. I'll pick one soon and go for it.

Hopefully something works out ;)

and :mad: at your drinking. I'll be downing water :(

Its hard to find a summer BB show, good luck. Most are fall/spring.



I still have a few weeks to enjoy.. I even get a trip home to bama before I start prep! lol WOOOOT WOOOOT!

I'm stuffing my face as much as I can right now :D

[Free Weight Friedel]

JHicks, Dalvarde, & Buckeye Good Luck with your shows and you have my support!!!

[BuckeyeMuscle]

JHicks, Dalvarde, & Buckeye Good Luck with your shows and you have my support!!!

Thanks George!!

[JHICKS3301]

JHicks, Dalvarde, & Buckeye Good Luck with your shows and you have my support!!!

Thanks bud!!!

Buckeye... I am too :D

[SHOWTIME]

5 Star Thread!

[Muscle Mania Malky]

5 star advice:

Fix your junk to point down in the Bannana Hammoch. :D

[BuckeyeMuscle]

5 star advice:

Fix your junk to point down in the Bannana Hammoch. :D

LOL, I hope they have Magnum sized posing trunks. :eek: :D

[JHICKS3301]

LOL, I hope they have Magnum sized posing trunks. :eek: :D

I'm going to get an afro and put in my crotch.

[J2jud]

JHicks, Dalvarde, & Buckeye Good Luck with your shows and you have my support!!!

Hey, where's my support!? LOL.

[MattyH7688]

Thanks man. Should be interesting for sure! I'll be cranky at the Olympia lol

any advice or comments feel free!



haha I'm doing it man! Prep starts June 1st!

You are doing well starting early.. that is my biggest problem not giving myself enough time

what type of diet you thinking of doing?

[JHICKS3301]

You are doing well starting early.. that is my biggest problem not giving myself enough time

what type of diet you thinking of doing?

I can thank dave for that one. I prob wouldn't have started this early lol

Prob do the Palumbo diet. Not too sure

[Free Weight Friedel]

Hey, where's my support!? LOL.

Here it is!!!

SUPPORT!!!:D

[MattyH7688]

I can thank dave for that one. I prob wouldn't have started this early lol

Prob do the Palumbo diet. Not too sure

I am doing the palumbo diet and it is amazing.. let me know if you have ANY questions about it

[JHICKS3301]

I am doing the palumbo diet and it is amazing.. let me know if you have ANY questions about it

Will do matt! Thanks for the help man. It's GREATLY appreciated. I'm sure I'll have some questions if I end up doing it!

[JHICKS3301]

I am doing the palumbo diet and it is amazing.. let me know if you have ANY questions about it

When is your comp? wasn't it coming up?

[user98511001541]

cool thread, ive been thinking about competing a natty competition but i still think i dont have enough size yet

one of these days lol

[5Six]

I am doing the palumbo diet and it is amazing.. let me know if you have ANY questions about it

Link?

[J2jud]

Here it is!!!

SUPPORT!!!:D

Hahaha! Thanks.

The Palumbo diet works.... very well. You just have to friggen take caffeine like crazy and gotta keep the fat content up too.

J, I'll have some updated pics either tomorrow or friday... I've made some good improvements since the beginning.

[JHICKS3301]

cool thread, ive been thinking about competing a natty competition but i still think i dont have enough size yet

one of these days lol

do it!
I never thought I would do it.. Ummm Until today lol

[JHICKS3301]

Hahaha! Thanks.

The Palumbo diet works.... very well. You just have to friggen take caffeine like crazy and gotta keep the fat content up too.

J, I'll have some updated pics either tomorrow or friday... I've made some good improvements since the beginning.

I'll post in my Spon. Log what I thought about doing as well. Go check it in a min

[user98511001541]

do it!
I never thought I would do it.. Ummm Until today lol

im gonna shoot for a competition weight of 210, so that means about 230 around 10-11% bf

another year or so, but i'll make it rain when i do :D

[JHICKS3301]

Link?

Here is the link to the diet
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5899101

[5Six]

Here is the link to the diet
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5899101

Thanks, Cali J!

I swear, each time I say that, it reminds me of some variation on pot.

[JHICKS3301]

Thanks, Cali J!

I swear, each time I say that, it reminds me of some variation on pot.

Hey you got 10 more months to call me Cali J.. Then its Bama J! HEADIN HOME!

[SHOWTIME]

Here is the link to the diet
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5899101

also you can go here
http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/showthread.php?t=2915

now you may not want to read all 842 pages but there is A LOT of info within that thread

[JHICKS3301]

also you can go here
http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/showthread.php?t=2915

now you may not want to read all 842 pages but there is A LOT of info within that thread

I think this prep will be a for sure learning exp.

I'll be making notes and I'm sure that I will look back and for the next time change quite a few things but this is going to be some learning experience for SURE!

[JHICKS3301]

Why am I getting excited?? lol

Time to start buying my supps :p